US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians
Date: 2025-02-04 12:00
Author: Jennifer Annan
The United Nations humanitarian chief has warned that millions of people are at risk after the United States paused funding to the world body’s agencies in Afghanistan.
Martin Griffiths said the suspension of funding had “immediate and devastating” consequences, with life-saving health and nutrition programs in the country forced to shut down.
“The needs in Afghanistan are immense, and any reduction in aid will have a significant impact on the lives of ordinary Afghans,” Griffiths said in a statement. “The UN is committed to staying and delivering for the people of Afghanistan, but we cannot do it without funding.”
The US has paused funding to the UN over concerns about the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. The Taliban has imposed a series of restrictions on women, including a ban on them attending secondary school and working in most government jobs.
The US has also expressed concern about the Taliban’s links to terrorist groups. The Taliban has denied that it has any ties to terrorism, but the US has said that it will continue to monitor the situation closely.
The UN has said that it is “deeply concerned” about the US funding pause and has called on the US to reconsider its decision. The UN has also said that it will continue to work with the Taliban to ensure that aid is delivered to those who need it.
Impact of the US funding pause
The US funding pause has had a significant impact on the UN’s humanitarian operations in Afghanistan. The UN has been forced to close a number of health and nutrition programs, and it has also been forced to reduce its staff in the country.
The funding pause has also had a negative impact on the Afghan economy. The UN has estimated that the funding pause could lead to a 10% decline in GDP.
Call for international support
The UN has called on the international community to provide support to Afghanistan. The UN has said that it is essential for the international community to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, and it has also said that it is essential for the international community to engage with the Taliban.
The international community has a responsibility to help the people of Afghanistan,” Griffiths said. “We must not abandon them in their time of need.”
US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians
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